Bit of a crazy week for me. My Jeep died on Monday so I ended up trading it in for a brand new Jeep Liberty today. I like the feel of this one over my 2003 version....seems like a bit smoother of a ride. It also has some nicer features like a reversible cargo floor so it can either be carpet or hard plastic.

Not thrilled about having 5 years of car payments when it wasn't really expected, but it will come in handy.

Matt, what kind of Jeep were you driving?

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"Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote." Ben franklin

I almost bought a Liberty back in 2004 when we were looking for a car for my wife, but instead we went with a Hyndai Santa Fe. However, I'm looking at getting a Wrangler Unlimited. But I'm waiting for the new ones to come out (hopefully next year) with the Pentastar V6 thats pushing 280-290 horsepower. 200hp that they've got now, just isn't enough for my liking. I like being able to push the accelerator and actually take off as opposed to feeling the car lag and then slowly accelerate. That's one of the things I love about my F150, it's got the massive 5.4L motor. Matter of fact, it's not too bad for off roading.

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"Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote." Ben franklin

I always wanted to get a Wrangler....and even looked at one this week, but the lack of cargo space pretty much kills it for me. They fixed that with the Unlimited, but the price is too high.

The Liberty has quite a bit of power with it's 3.7L V6, and I'll take mine anywhere a stock Jeep can go. I've been driving the new Liberty around for the past couple of days (going to sign all the paperwork in a few minutes) and I really enjoy it! The new body style is a touch bigger and feels stronger...a little Hummer H3'ish.

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Peacekeeper, when it absolutely, positively has to be nuked in 30 minutes or less. Or the next nuke's free!

Just purchased a couple of weekends ago from my neighbor. 1979 Ford F150. Perfect Saturday morning mulch/lumber/whatever project truck. Seen here pulled up to the window where I'm offloading debris from a ceiling demolition in my back room.

$300. Seriously. Neighbor just wanted rid of it.

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This sticker is dangerous and inconvenient, but I do love Fig Newtons.

Hey, that's a nice truck. Wish I could find a decent beater like that right now.

I'm pondering a new top on my car, which also will require some welding soon... It's 105,000 miles, which is a baby for them, but I'm just not sure if I want to put TOO much into it or just get something newer. I keep eyeing Sebring Convertibles and the last body style Mustangs (though i love the new ones, but I'm unwilling to pay what they're asking even used).

I was so close to getting a mini-van given to me... Tons of miles, but I was going to gut the rear of it and make it basically a hauling vehicle like your truck, Name. Free car, can't beat it with a stick... Well, actually you can.

I can't figure out where to put this. It pertains to a number of topics down in the pit but it's pretty light hearted fair and more entertaining than anything else. It's a craigslist ad for a Smartcar. Worth a read.